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HD 179886
K3IIITelescopium
HD 179886 is a K3III-type star located in the constellation of Telescopium. Sitting at a distance of approximately 545 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.38, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 94712.
Common NameHD 179886
HIP Catalog IDHIP 94712
ConstellationTelescopium
Right Ascension19h 16m 21.7s
Declination-45° 27' 58"
Distance545 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.38
Absolute Magnitude-0.74
Color Index (B-V)1.35
Spectral ClassK3III
Variable StarNo